Shon Barnes, Seattle police department

Seattle’s new police Chief Shon Barnes pledges transparency, trust
Seattle’s newly appointed police chief, Shon Barnes, has arrived and is ready to lead the department in a new direction.
Seattle welcomes Shon Barnes as new Police Chief
The City of Seattle welcomed a new Police Chief on Thursday. Chief Shon Barnes marked his first day by meeting new colleagues and getting to know the community.
Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership
After eight months as interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department, Sue Rahr is stepping down, bringing an end to a transformative chapter for the department.
‘One of the greatest honors:’ Incoming chief shares vision for Seattle Police Department
If there is any doubt about how happy Shon Barnes is to be the Seattle Police Department's new chief, the doubt ends now.
New Seattle police chief to start this week
Shon Barnes will head a department challenged by its last chief's firing, allegations of discrimination, staffing shortages and the vestiges of federal oversight.
Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr to vacate office this week for new permanent hire
Shon Barnes, who most recently was the police chief in Madison, Wisconsin, will begin moving into the office on Thursday. Rahr's memo said there will be "some type of welcome/reception in City Hall" on Friday, though she added that planning is still underway.
More officers hired, fewer shots fired: Seattle interim Police Chief Rahr optimistic as she exits
Sue Rahr’s interim role as Seattle Police Chief winds down this week as the city prepares to welcome Mayor Bruce Harrell’s nominee Shon Barnes, chief of police in Madison, WI, as the new head of the agency.
Seattle police recover multiple guns during weekend arrests
SEATTLE — Officers with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) spent the weekend recovering handguns and narcotics during a ...
Man with gunshot wound found in stairwell of downtown Seattle building
A man who had been shot was discovered in the stairwell of a downtown Seattle building early Friday.According to the Seattle ...
Seattle SWAT arrests suspect in Ballard park deadly shooting
The 20-year-old suspect was arrested by the department's SWAT team on Tuesday and booked into King County Jail for the ...
Seattle City Council goes for law and order in filling District 2 vacancy
The Seattle City Council has appointed Mark Solomon from the Seattle Police Department to the vacant District 2 seat after ...
Seattle residents, business owners unite to enhance safety at Baker Park after homicide
While Seattle Police (SPD) investigate a homicide at a city park, community members vow to protect the community park and ...
Tacoma police chief resigns, says he’s leaving law enforcement
Tacoma Chief Avery Moore, on the job since 2022, says he will resign as of Feb. 3. He was placed on a brief leave last year.
Family of teen who was shot, killed outside Garfield High School offering reward for information
Amarr Murphy-Paine was shot and killed outside of Garfield High School in June of 2024. Months have gone by and no arrests have been made.
New SPD Chief Barnes supports expansion of CARE, school resource officers and foot patrols
SPD Chief Shon Barnes said he wants to finish his career in Seattle, supports the expansion of the CARE program, and is ...